Ectaco English/Vietnamese/English Talking Dictionary GD-315V User manual

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CONTENT

Chapter 1 Introduction...........................................................1

1.1 Brief of Function............................................................1

1.2 Open and Close the Unit................................................1

1.3 About the Power Supply...............................................1

1.4 Initialization...................................................................1

1.5 General Precautions........................................................3

1.6 Automatic Power-off.....................................................3

1.7 Keyboard Layout...........................................................3

1.8 Main Menu....................................................................5

1.9 Specifications.................................................................7

Chapter 2 Dictionary..............................................................8

2.1 Eng-Viet Dictionary........................................................8

2.1.1 Wisdom Search......................................................8

2.1.2 General Search.......................................................9

2.1.3 Nearest Word and Spell Check...............................9

2.1.4 Wild Card Search...................................................9

2.1.5 Cross Search with User's Dictionary.......................9

2.1.6 Cross Search with Viet-Eng or Eng-Eng Dictionary.....10

2.1.7 Grammar Information Search..............................10

2.1.8 Repeat and Auto....................................................12

2.2 Viet-Eng Dictionary......................................................12

2.2.1 Wisdom Search....................................................13

2.2.2 General Search.....................................................13

2.2.3 Nearest Word.......................................................14

2.2.4 Wild Card Search.................................................14

2.2.5 Cross Search with User's Dictionary......................14

2.2.6 Cross Search with Eng-Viet or Eng-Eng Dictionary.....15

2.2.7 Repeat and Auto....................................................15

2.3 Eng-Eng Dictionary.......................................................15

2.3.1 Wisdom Search....................................................15

2.3.2 General Search.....................................................16

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2.3.3 Nearest Word and Spell Check.............................16

2.3.4 Wild Card Search.................................................16

2.3.5 Cross Search with Eng-Viet or Eng-Eng Dictionary.....16

2.3.6 Repeat and Auto....................................................16

2.4 Professional Dictionary................................................16

2.4.1 Choosing Categories............................................17

2.4.2 General Search.....................................................17

2.4.3 Cross Search with Eng-Viet, Viet-Eng and Eng-

Eng Dictionary...................................................17

2.4.4 Save for Revision Test.........................................18

2.5 Practical Dictionary......................................................18

2.6 Conversation................................................................19

2.7 Revision Test................................................................19

2.8 Phrasal Verbs................................................................20

2.9 Viet Idioms...................................................................21

2.10User's Dictionary..........................................................21

2.10.1 Data Entry..........................................................21

2.10.2 Data Viewing........................................................22

2.10.3 Searching.............................................................22

2.10.4 Data Editing and Deletion....................................22

Chapter 3 Organizer.............................................................23

3.1 Telephone Directory....................................................23

3.1.1 Data Entry..........................................................23

3.1.2 Data Viewing........................................................23

3.1.3 Searching.............................................................24

3.1.4 Data Editing and Deletion....................................24

3.2 Memorandum...............................................................24

3.2.1 Data Entry..........................................................24

3.2.2 Data Viewing........................................................25

3.2.3 Searching.............................................................25

3.2.4 Data Editing and Deletion....................................25

3.3 Schedule........................................................................25

3.3.1 Data Entry...........................................................26

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3.3.2 Data Viewing........................................................26

3.3.3 Searching.............................................................26

3.3.4 Data Editing and Deletion....................................26

3.4 To Do List....................................................................27

3.4.1 Data Entry..........................................................27

3.4.2 Data Viewing........................................................28

3.4.3 Searching.............................................................28

3.4.4 Data Editing and Deletion....................................28

3.5 Calendar........................................................................28

3.6 World Time...................................................................29

3.7 Local Time....................................................................29

Chapter 4 Calculator............................................................31

4.1 Simple Calculator.........................................................31

4.1.1 Arithmetic Calculation........................................31

4.1.2 Indices and Roots.................................................31

4.1.3 Memory..............................................................31

4.2 Scientific Calculator.......................................................32

4.2.1 Arithmetic Calculator..........................................32

4.2.2 Indices and Roots.................................................32

4.2.3 Other Calculations...............................................32

4.3 Unit Conversion............................................................32

4.4 Currency......................................................................33

4.4.1 Currency Display.................................................33

4.4.2 Rate Setting.........................................................33

4.4.3 Conversion..........................................................34

4.4.4 User Define.........................................................34

4.5 Loan Interest.................................................................34

Chapter 5 System...................................................................3 6

5.1 Reference......................................................................36

5.1.1 Maths Formaulae.................................................36

5.1.2 English Name......................................................36

5.1.3 Travel Guide........................................................37

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5.1.4 Size Equivalent....................................................37

5.1.5 Voltage & Frequency...........................................38

5.1.6 Telephone Code..................................................38

5.2 Games..........................................................................38

5.2.1 Hangman............................................................38

5.2.2 Snake..................................................................39

5.2.3 Apple Chess........................................................39

5.2.4 Shooting Game....................................................40

5.3 USA Interview.............................................................40

5.4 Display........................................................................41

5.5 Memory Check.............................................................41

5.6 Data Deletion................................................................41

5.7 PC Link.........................................................................42

5.8 System Setting..............................................................42

5.8.1 Real Time Clock..................................................43

5.8.2 Daily Alarm.........................................................43

5.8.3 Display Format....................................................43

5.8.4 Sound On/Off.......................................................44

5.8.5 Speech Setting.....................................................44

5.8.6 Secret On/Off......................................................45

5.8.7 Auto Power Off...................................................45

5.8.8 Input Method.......................................................45

5.8.9 Repeat Setting.....................................................46

5.8.10 Chinese Display Mode.........................................46

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Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1 Brief of Function

This unit is a high-tech product designed to suit the fast moving society

and to meet the increasing demand of consumer. There are various

dictionaries in the unit: Eng-Viet, Viet-Eng, Eng-Eng, Professional

Dictionary, Practical Dictionary, Conversation, Revision Test,

Pharsal Verbs, Viet Idioms and User's Dictionary. User can choose

any one of them for further reference. To help users to learn

language more quickly and comprehensively, English and Vietnam-

ese pronunciation are included too.

Other than dictionaries, the unit also provides Organizer, Calculator,

Reference, Games, Data Communication, USA Interview, System

Setting.

With these abundant and practical contents, users can handle daily

business conveniently. And hence, their efficiency and effective-

ness can be greatly increased.

1.2 Open and Close the Unit

To open the unit, hold it flat and press the front center button. Pull the

cover up and adjust the angle, as you like. Close it until you hear a soft

click.

1.3 About the Power Supply

The unit is powered by 2 AAA alkaline batteries. If it cannot be

operated, does not work properly or a message "Low Battery" displays,

please turn off the unit and replace the batteries with new ones. After

battery replacement, the message "Please wait" will be shown, then

the main menu will be displayed automatically.

1.4 Initialization

1. Press to reset the system without data cleared. Please

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note that the time or other settings may have been changed.

2. Press and button, the message "Initialize System?"

will then appear, press to ignore initialization; press to

initialize the system with all user data being cleared.

Steps to Replace Batteries

1. Turn off the unit.

2. Unlock and then slide off the battery door.

3. Replace the old batteries with new ones (make sure the polarities are

correct).

4. Cover and lock the battery door.

Note: The unit cannot be switched on unless the battery door is

closed properly.

Caution s

1. Never leave dead batteries in the battery holder.

2. Always replace all 2 batteries at the same time.

3. Remove the batteries if the unit is not used for a long period of time.

Using AC Adaptor

1. Turn off the unit before unplugging or plugging the AC adaptor.

If the unit is not working due to improper operation, simply

take out the batteries and replace them again.

2. Specifications of AC Adaptor

Hong Kong Input: AC220V, 50 Hz

Output: DC6V, 350mA

Vietnam Input: AC220V, 60Hz

Output: DC6V, 350mA

U.S.A. Input: AC110V, 60Hz

Output: DC6V, 350mA

Ensure that the local mains voltage in your location matches that

of your adaptor.

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1.5 General Precautions

- Keep the unit away from direct sunlight, heat, humidity and dust.

- Do not use or place the unit in very low or high temperature.

- Prevent the unit from dropping on the ground.

- Never use detergent, liquid cleansers or solvent (like gasoline) to

clean the unit. Wipe the unit with soft and dry cloth.

- Avoid touching the screen with sharp-edged or angular objects.

- Do not twist or bend the unit.

- For safety, important data should be backed up by other means.

We take no responsibility for data loss due to improper use, replace-

ment of batteries or other reasons.

1.6 Automatic Power-off

- The unit will automatically switch off after 3 minutes with no

key activity. Press to switch on the unit again.

- Even if the unit is switched off, it will switch on at alarm time.

- You can set the power-off period in System Setting.

(Please note that during input or edit, if no key is pressed for 3 minutes,

the unit will also switch off automatically with the data kept.)

1.7 Keyboard Layout

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1. LCD

2. (i) Pronunciation of Foreign Languages in Conversation

(ii) Change the Language in Conversation

3. Plurals

4. Repeat/Auto

5. Verb

6. Mark Record/Speed

7. Example

8. Power On/Off

9. Synonym

10.Antonym

11.(i) Switch between Vietnamese and English Input Modes

(ii) Switch the Display Language (in the Main Menu) between

Vietnamese and English

12.Shift

13.(i) Switch between the 4 Main Menu

(ii) Return to Main Menu

14.(i) Clear Data

(ii) Return to Previous Screen

(iii) Set Alarm On/Off

15.Viet-Eng Dictionary Hot Key

16.Eng-Viet Dictionary Hot Key

17.New Function

18.Symbol

19.(i) Insert a Space

(ii) Set DST On/Off

20.(i) Confirm Input/Selection

(ii) "=" in Calculator

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21.(i) Move Cursor to the Left

(ii) Delete Record

22.(i) Move Cursor Down

(ii) Edit Record

(iii) Vertical Scroll of Browse List

23.(i) Move Cursor to the Right

(ii) Insert a Character

24.(i) Move Cursor Up

(ii) Temporary Capital Letter Input Mode

(iii) Vertical Scroll of Browse List

25.Search Function/EXP

26.(i) Delete the Letter/Character before the Cursor

(ii) Local Time

27.Confused Word

28.Homonym

29.Next Record/Page

30.Previous Record/Page

31.English Pronunciation

32.Vietnamese Pronunciation

33.Run-Ons

34.Earphone Jack

35.Reset

36.Volume Record

37.Contrast Adjustment

38.Battery Lock

39.Data Link Jack

40.Adaptor Jack

41.Battery Holder

1.8 Main Menu

There are 4 main menus, which include Dictionary, Organizer,

Calculator and System. And there are totally 30 main functions,

which are represented by 30 icons.

The icons and what they represent are as follows:

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A. Dictionary Menu

English-Vietnamese Dictionary

Vietnamese-English Dictionary

English-English Dictionary

Professional Dictionary

Practical Dictionary

Conversation

Revision Test

Phrasal Verbs

Vietnam Idioms

User's Dictionary

B. Organizer Menu

Telephone Directory

Memorandum

Schedule

To Do List

Calendar

World Time

Local Time

C. Calculator Menu

Simple Calculator

Scientific Calculator

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Unit Conversion

Currency

Loan Interest

D. System Menu

Reference

Game

USA Interview

Display

Memory Check

Data Deletion

PC Link

System Setting

To Reach the Desired Main Menu

Press or to switch among the 4 main menus.

How to Reach the Desired Function

1. Press to highlight the desired item and press .

2. Press the relevant numeric key directly to enter a function.

1.9 Specifications

LCD Size: 240 x 80 dots

Maskrom: 192M bits

Ram: 1M bits

Flash Memory: 2M bits

Battery: AAA x 2

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Chapter 2 Dictionary

2.1 Eng-Viet Dictionary

You can perform searching by entering the word or perform searching

sequentially. The dictionary provides meanings of English words in

Vietnamese. You can also view the grammar information like

antonym, synonym, example, verb, etc. and hear the English and

Vietnamese pronunciation. Auto and Repeat functions are also available

in this section.

Two methods of searching are available. They are Wisdom Search

and General Search. You only need to input an English word or

phrase, then find out its meanings.

Choose "Eng-Viet Dict" from Dictionary main menu.

2.1.1 Wisdom Search

1. Enter the first letter of the word

you want to search (e.g. "g").

2. The nearest word will appear on the

screen.

3. Press or to search for the desired word

sequentially.

4. You may also enter the remaining letters. (e.g. "go") Then the

word will appear at the top of the list.

5. Press to view its meanings.

6. Press to view the preceding or following part of the

same record, if any.

7. Press to view the meanings of the previous or next record.

8. Press the pronunciation key to hear the English pronunciation

of the headword.

9. Press the relative numeric keys to look for antonym, synonym,

example, verb, etc., if "1","2", "3","4" appear at the right upper

corner of the first row.

10.Press to escape.

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2.1.2 General Search

1. Enter the word or phrase and press .

2. View the meanings and the relevant grammar information or

listen to the pronunciation of the headword by using the same

approach mentioned above.

2.1.3 Nearest Word and Spell Check

If the inputted word is not in the

dictionary, "Nearest Word" and "Spell

Check" will be shown for selection

after pressing . Select "Nearest

Word" to display the word alphabe-

tically nearest to the one inputted.

Select "Spell Check" to display a list

of words that are phonetically similar

to the one inputted.

2.1.4 Wild Card Search

When you can only remember part of a word or a phrase, you can

use "?" to replace an unknown letter, or "*" to replace several

unknown letters. Relevant words or phrases will be displayed

according to alphabetical order.

1. Enter the word you want to search

(e.g. "bas?n" or "acc*ted").

2. Press to perform searching.

3. Press to look for the word you

want.

2.1.5 Cross Search with User's Dictionary

If the meanings of the word entered

exist in both the Built-in Dictionary

and the User's Dictionary, you can

choose either of them.

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Note: When the word can only be found in User's Dictionary, its mean-

ings found in User's Dictionary will be shown automatically.

1. Input a word and press . (e.g. "deliberate" which has been

inputted in User's Dictionary).

2. "Built-in EV Dict" and "Built-in EV User's Dict" are shown on

the screen.

3. Highlight "Built-in EV User's Dict" and press to view the

meanings in EV User's Dict.

2.1.6 Cross Search with Viet-Eng or Eng-Eng Dictionary

You can highlight any Vietnamese word to cross search with Viet-

Eng Dictionary or highlight the headword to cross search with Eng-

Eng Dictionary.

1. Press to highlight the headword

and press to cross seach with

Eng-Eng Dictionary.

2. Press to highlight a

desired Vietnamese word.

3. Press to perform cross search

with Viet-Eng Dictionary.

4. Press to escape.

Note: After highlighting a word, users can press , then or

to highlight the word or words on its left/right side. Press

to cancel the highlighting scope.

2.1.7 Grammar Information Search

When you search for the meanings of a word, you can also find out

relevant grammar information like synonyms, antonyms, examples,

etc., provided that there is the relevant grammar symbol at the

upper right corner. Cross search can be done and English pronun-

ciation can also be heard when viewing the grammar information.

These are represented by numbers which appear at the upper right

corner.

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1. Antonym

2. Synonym

3. Example

4. Verb

5. Plural

6. Run-On

7. Confused Word

8. Homonym

A. Antonym and Synonym

Antonyms or synonyms of a word can be searched if "1" or "2"

appears at the upper right corner of the screen. "1" represents

"Antonym" and "2" represents "Synonym". You can also search

the meanings of antonyms and synonyms.

1. Enter a word and find its meanings.

(e.g. "admit")

2. Press to view its antonym.

3. Press to view its synonym.

4. Press after highlighting to view the meanings of the desired

antonym or synonym.

5. Press for English pronunciation.

6. Press to escape.

B. Example

The word you search is explained with an example if "3" is appeared

at the right upper corner of the screen.

1. Enter a word and find its meanings.

(e.g."type")

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2. Press to view its example(s).

3. Press to view the unshown part of example(s).

4. Press for English pronunciation.

5. Press after highlighting English word(s) to cross search

with Eng-Viet Dictionary and Eng-Eng Dictionary.

6. Press to escape.

C. Plural

Plural of a word can be searched if "5" is shown at the upper right

corner of the screen.

1. Enter a word and find its meanings.

(e.g. "type")

2. Press to view its plural.

3. Press for English pronunciation.

4. Press after highlighting English word(s) to cross search

with Eng-Viet Dictionary and Eng-Eng Dictionary.

5. Press to escape.

Note: The operation of other grammar information search will be

the same as above.

2.1.8 Repeat and Auto

Press to perform repeat function, the record will be pronounced

for 1-99 times depending on users' setting. Press to escape.

Press + to perform auto-repeat function, the system will

speak out the pronunciation of all records in the selected file.

Repeat times depend on users' setting. Press to escape.

2.2 Viet-Eng Dictionary

Viet-Eng Dictionary provides meanings in English for Vietnamese

words, and cross search with Eng-Viet and Eng-Eng Dictionary is

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available. You can also listen to the pronunciation of Vietnamese and

English words. Repeat and Auto functions are also available in this

section.

Two methods of searching are available. They are Wisdom Search

and General Search.

Choose "Viet-Eng Dict" from Dictionary main menu.

2.2.1 Wisdom Search

1. Enter the word you want to search.

2. The nearest word will appear on the

screen.

3. Press or to look

for the word sequentially or go on

to enter the remaining part of the

word. Then the word will appear

at the top of the list.

4. Highlight or enter the word and

press to view its meanings.

5. Press to view the

preceding or following part of the

same record, if any.

6. Press to view the previous

or next record.

7. Press to hear the English

pronunciation of the English

meanings.

8. Press to escape.

2.2.2 General Search

1. Enter the word or phrase and press .

2. Follow the above approach to view the meanings and to listen to

the pronunciation of the word or phrase.

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2.2.3 Nearest Word

The nearest word to the word entered will be displayed when a word

is wrongly entered or the word is not included in the dictionary.

1. Enter a Vietnamese word (which is

wrongly entered) and press .

2. A message "Nearest Word!" appears

on the screen.

3. The nearest word will then appear

automatically.

2.2.4 Wild Card Search

You can use "?" to replace an unknown character or "*" to replace

several unknown characters of an uncertain word. Relevant words

will be displayed after searching.

(Refer to 2.1.4 Wild Card Search in Eng-Viet Dictionary.)

2.2.5 Cross Search with User's Dictionary

If the meanings of the word entered exists in both the built-in

dictionary and the user's dictionary, you can choose either of

them.

Note: When the word can only be found in User's Dictionary, its mean-

ings found in User's Dictionary will be shown automatically.

1. Input a Vietnamese word which has

been inputted in User's Dictionary

and press .

2. "Built-in VE Dict" and "Built-in VE

User's Dict." are shown on the screen.

3. Highlight "Built-in VE User's Dict."

and press to view the

meanings in VE User's Dict..

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2.2.6 Cross Search with Eng-Viet or Eng-Eng Dictionary

When you are viewing the English meanings of a Vietnamese word,

you can highlight English word(s) to cross search with Eng-Viet or

Eng-Eng Dictionary.

1. Press to highlight the first English

word.

2. Press to highlight

the desired English word(s).

3. Press to perform cross search

with Eng-Viet or Eng-Eng Dictionary.

4. Press to escape.

(Refer to 2.1.6 Cross Search with Viet-Eng or Eng-Eng Dictionary

in Eng-Viet Dictionary for how to highlight more words.)

2.2.7 Repeat and Auto

(Refer to 2.1.8 Repeat and Auto in Eng-Viet Dictionary.)

2.3 Eng-Eng Dictionary

You can use Wisdom Search, General Search or Wild Card Search to

look for the English meanings of English words and phrases. Cross

search with Eng-Viet or Eng-Eng Dictionary and English pronuncia-

tion are also available. You can also carry out Repeat and Auto

functions in this section.

Choose "Eng-Eng Dict." from Dictionary main menu.

2.3.1 Wisdom Search

1. Enter the first letter of the word

you want to search (e.g. "w").

2. The nearest word will appear on

the screen.

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Ectaco English/Vietnamese/English Talking Dictionary GD-315V User manual

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